To Jefferson Davis, he was the 'Stonewall of the West'; to Robert E. Lee, he was 'a meteor shining from a clouded sky'; and to Braxton Bragg, he was an officer 'ever alive to a success.' He was Patrick Ronayne Cleburne, one of the gre...

This fast-paced narrative charts the history of the US Navy from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: J...